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Leviticus 14:12

Leviticus 14:12 in Multiple Translations

Then the priest is to take one of the male lambs and present it as a guilt offering, along with the log of olive oil; and he must wave them as a wave offering before the LORD.

And the priest shall take one he lamb, and offer him for a trespass offering, and the log of oil, and wave them for a wave offering before the LORD:

And the priest shall take one of the he-lambs, and offer him for a trespass-offering, and the log of oil, and wave them for a wave-offering before Jehovah:

And the priest is to take one of the male lambs and give it as an offering for wrongdoing, and the log of oil, waving them for a wave offering before the Lord;

The priest will take one of the male lambs and present it as a guilt offering, together with the log of olive oil; and he will wave them before the Lord as a wave offering.

Then the Priest shall take one lambe, and offer him for a trespasse offering, and the pint of oyle, and shake the to and from before the Lord.

and the priest hath taken the one he-lamb, and hath brought it near for a guilt-offering, also the log of oil, and hath waved them — a wave offering before Jehovah.

“The priest shall take one of the male lambs, and offer him for a trespass offering, with the log of oil, and wave them for a wave offering before the LORD.

And the priest shall take one he-lamb, and offer him for a trespass-offering, and the log of oil, and wave them for a wave-offering before the LORD.

He shall take a. lamb, and offer it for a trespass offering with the sextary of oil: and having offered all before the Lord,

“Then the priest must take one of the male lambs and lift it up, along with the olive oil, in front of me, to be a guilt offering—an offering for his being guilty for not giving to me the things that he was required to give me.

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Leviticus 14:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/לָקַ֨ח הַ/כֹּהֵ֜ן אֶת הַ/כֶּ֣בֶשׂ הָ/אֶחָ֗ד וְ/הִקְרִ֥יב אֹת֛/וֹ לְ/אָשָׁ֖ם וְ/אֶת לֹ֣ג הַ/שָּׁ֑מֶן וְ/הֵנִ֥יף אֹתָ֛/ם תְּנוּפָ֖ה לִ/פְנֵ֥י יְהוָֽה
וְ/לָקַ֨ח lâqach H3947 to take Conj | V-Qal-3ms
הַ/כֹּהֵ֜ן kôhên H3548 priest Art | N-ms
אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM
הַ/כֶּ֣בֶשׂ kebes H3532 lamb Art | N-ms
הָ/אֶחָ֗ד ʼechâd H259 one Art | Adj
וְ/הִקְרִ֥יב qârab H7126 to present Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
אֹת֛/וֹ ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff
לְ/אָשָׁ֖ם ʼâshâm H817 guilt (offering) Prep | N-ms
וְ/אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. Conj | DirObjM
לֹ֣ג lôg H3849 log N-ms
הַ/שָּׁ֑מֶן shemen H8081 oil Art | N-ms
וְ/הֵנִ֥יף nûwph H5130 to sprinkle Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
אֹתָ֛/ם ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff
תְּנוּפָ֖ה tᵉnûwphâh H8573 wave offering N-fs
לִ/פְנֵ֥י pânîym H6440 face Prep | N-cp
יְהוָֽה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper
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וְ/לָקַ֨ח lâqach H3947 "to take" Conj | V-Qal-3ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֜ן kôhên H3548 "priest" Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/כֶּ֣בֶשׂ kebes H3532 "lamb" Art | N-ms
This word refers to a young ram or lamb, old enough to butt or fight. In the Bible, it is used to describe the animals used for sacrifice or as a symbol of innocence.
Definition: lamb, sheep, young ram
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: lamb, sheep. See also: Exodus 12:5; Numbers 28:7; Proverbs 27:26.
הָ/אֶחָ֗ד ʼechâd H259 "one" Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
וְ/הִקְרִ֥יב qârab H7126 "to present" Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.
Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.
אֹת֛/וֹ ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
לְ/אָשָׁ֖ם ʼâshâm H817 "guilt (offering)" Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to guilt or a fault, often requiring a sin offering. It is used to describe a trespass or offense against God, as seen in the book of Leviticus. The KJV translates it as guiltiness or trespass offering.
Definition: 1) guilt, offense, guiltiness 1a) offense, trespass, fault 1b) guilt, guiltiness 1c) compensation (for offense) 1d) trespass offering, guilt offering
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: guiltiness, (offering for) sin, trespass (offering). See also: Genesis 26:10; Leviticus 14:25; Psalms 68:22.
וְ/אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
לֹ֣ג lôg H3849 "log" N-ms
A log was a unit of measurement for liquids, equal to about half a liter. It is mentioned in the Bible as a way to measure oil and other liquids.
Definition: 1) log 1a) a liquid measure equal to about one half litre
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: log (of oil). See also: Leviticus 14:10; Leviticus 14:15; Leviticus 14:24.
הַ/שָּׁ֑מֶן shemen H8081 "oil" Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for oil, often referring to olive oil, which was highly valued in ancient times. It symbolizes richness, anointing, and healing, and is used in various biblical contexts, including rituals and medicinal practices.
Definition: 1) fat, oil 1a) fat, fatness 1b) oil, olive oil 1b1) as staple, medicament or unguent 1b2) for anointing 1c) fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 176 OT verses. KJV: anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine. See also: Genesis 28:18; Deuteronomy 8:8; Psalms 23:5.
וְ/הֵנִ֥יף nûwph H5130 "to sprinkle" Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
To wave means to move something back and forth, like waving a hand or an offering to God, as described in the book of Leviticus. It can also mean to sprinkle or shake something, like sprinkling water for purification.
Definition: 1) to sprinkle 1a) (Qal) to besprinkle, sprinkle
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: lift up, move, offer, perfume, send, shake, sift, strike, wave. See also: Exodus 20:25; Numbers 8:11; Psalms 68:10.
אֹתָ֛/ם ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
תְּנוּפָ֖ה tᵉnûwphâh H8573 "wave offering" N-fs
In the Bible, this term describes a specific type of offering, where a portion of the sacrifice is waved before God, as seen in Leviticus. It symbolizes the dedication of the offering to God and is often associated with thanksgiving and celebration.
Definition: 1) swinging, waving, wave offering, offering 1a) a swinging, brandishing 1a1) of God's hand, weapons 1b) waving, wave-offering (technical term of sacrifice) 1c) offering (of gold or brass)
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: offering, shaking, wave (offering). See also: Exodus 29:24; Leviticus 14:21; Isaiah 19:16.
לִ/פְנֵ֥י pânîym H6440 "face" Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
יְהוָֽה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

Study Notes — Leviticus 14:12

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1 Exodus 29:24 Put all these in the hands of Aaron and his sons and wave them before the LORD as a wave offering.
2 Leviticus 6:6–7 Then he must bring to the priest his guilt offering to the LORD: an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock. In this way the priest will make atonement for him before the LORD, and he will be forgiven for anything he may have done to incur guilt.”
3 Leviticus 8:27–29 He put all these in the hands of Aaron and his sons and waved them before the LORD as a wave offering. Then Moses took these from their hands and burned them on the altar with the burnt offering. This was an ordination offering, a pleasing aroma, an offering made by fire to the LORD. He also took the breast—Moses’ portion of the ram of ordination—and waved it before the LORD as a wave offering, as the LORD had commanded him.
4 Leviticus 5:2–3 Or if a person touches anything unclean—whether the carcass of any unclean wild animal or livestock or crawling creature—even if he is unaware of it, he is unclean and guilty. Or if he touches human uncleanness—anything by which one becomes unclean—even if he is unaware of it, when he realizes it, he is guilty.
5 Leviticus 5:18–19 He is to bring to the priest an unblemished ram of proper value from the flock as a guilt offering. Then the priest will make atonement on his behalf for the wrong he has committed in ignorance, and he will be forgiven. It is a guilt offering; he was certainly guilty before the LORD.”
6 Leviticus 5:6–7 and he must bring his guilt offering to the LORD for the sin he has committed: a female lamb or goat from the flock as a sin offering. And the priest will make atonement for him concerning his sin. If, however, he cannot afford a lamb, he may bring to the LORD as restitution for his sin two turtledoves or two young pigeons—one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering.
7 Isaiah 53:10 Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand.

Leviticus 14:12 Summary

This verse is talking about a special ceremony to help someone who has been sick with leprosy become clean again in God's eyes. The priest takes a lamb and some olive oil and waves them before God as a symbol of giving the sacrifice to Him, similar to what is described in Exodus 29:24. This ceremony is important because it shows how God wants us to be pure and clean, both inside and out, as seen in Psalm 51:7, and it reminds us that God is the one who heals and restores us, as seen in Psalm 103:2-5. By following God's instructions, we can be restored to a right relationship with Him, as seen in Romans 5:1-5.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the guilt offering in Leviticus 14:12?

The guilt offering is a sacrifice to atone for sin and to restore the person's relationship with God, as seen in Leviticus 7:1-10, and is an important part of the cleansing ritual for those who have been healed of leprosy, as described in Leviticus 14:1-32.

Why does the priest wave the lamb and olive oil as a wave offering before the Lord?

The wave offering is a symbolic act of giving the offering to God, and it signifies the dedication of the sacrifice to Him, similar to the wave offering in Exodus 29:24, where the priest waves the breast of the ram before the Lord.

What is the significance of the log of olive oil in this verse?

The log of olive oil represents the anointing and healing power of God, as seen in James 5:14, where the elders anoint the sick with oil and pray for their healing, and it is used in the cleansing ritual to symbolize the restoration of the person's health and spiritual well-being.

How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Leviticus?

This verse is part of the larger theme of Leviticus, which is to provide instructions for the Israelites on how to maintain their relationship with God and to restore their ritual purity, as seen in Leviticus 1:1-7:38, where the various types of offerings and sacrifices are described.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does this verse teach us about the importance of atoning for sin and restoring our relationship with God?
  2. How does the wave offering in this verse reflect the idea of giving our lives and all we have to God, as seen in Romans 12:1-2?
  3. What does the use of the log of olive oil in this verse reveal about God's desire to heal and restore us, both physically and spiritually, as seen in Psalm 103:2-5?
  4. How can we apply the principles of this verse to our own lives, in terms of seeking forgiveness and restoration from God, as seen in 1 John 1:9?

Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 14:12

And the priest shall take one he lamb,.... One of the he lambs brought by the leper for his offering: and offer him for a trespass offering; for though the leprosy itself was a disorder or disease,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 14:12

And on the eighth day he shall take two he lambs without blemish, and one ewe lamb of the first year without blemish, and three tenth deals of fine flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, and one log of oil.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 14:12

For a trespass-offering, to teach them that sin was the cause of leprosy and of all diseases, and that these ceremonial observations had a further meaning, even to make them sensible of their spiritual diseases, their sins, and to fly to God in Christ for the cure of them.

Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 14:12

Leviticus 14:12 And the priest shall take one he lamb, and offer him for a trespass offering, and the log of oil, and wave them [for] a wave offering before the LORD:Ver. 12. And wave them.] This may note, (1.) Christ’ s extreme sufferings; (2.) The waving of Christ in the preaching of the gospel; (3.) The motion of the sinner’ s lips in confession and supplication.

Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 14:12

(12) And offer him for a trespass offering.—As leprosy was a Divine punishment for sin, the restored leper had to bring expiatory sacrifices. There is, however, a striking difference in the ritual of the leper’s trespass offering and the ordinary trespass offering described in Leviticus 5:6, &c. In the case before us, not-only did oil accompany it, but both the trespass offering and the oil were waved by the priest, which did not take place on any other occasion in connection with the trespass offering and sin offering. Indeed, in no other case was the entire victim waved before the Lord.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 14:12

Verse 12. Wave-offering] See Exodus 29:27, and Leviticus 7:38, where the reader will find an ample account of all the various offerings and sacrifices used among the Jews.

Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 14:12

12. and wave them for a wave offering before the Lord] The offerer usually took part in the waving; according to some, this act took place where the leper stood, and that he assisted in the ceremony; another view was that it took place before the altar, and the leper did not assist. See Appendix IV (Wave-Offering), pp. 183 ff.

Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 14:12

This trespass-offering, with its blood and the oil, must be regarded as the main feature in the ceremony: no alteration being permitted even in the case of the poor Leviticus 14:21-23.

Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 14:12

12. Trespass offering — R.V., “guilt offering.” See chap. v, Introductory, also Leviticus 14:6, note.

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